Human Impacts & Solutions: Air Pollution

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a natural source of air pollution that can temporarily impact the global climate?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Industrial emissions

• Vehicle exhaust

• Agricultural activities

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a human-made source of air pollution?

• Industrial emissions

• Transportation

• Volcanic eruptions

• Residential activities

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered primary air pollutants?

• Carbon monoxide (CO)

• Ozone (O3)

• Sulfur dioxide (SO2)

• Particulate matter (PM)

Multiple Choice

A secondary pollutant is __________________.

• a minor pollutant released by a factory

• a pollutant that develops water a chemical reaction with chemicals normally present in the atmosphere

• emitted into the troposphere in a form that is directly harmful

• none of the above

Fill in the Blank

Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to chronic diseases such as ___ and cardiovascular disease.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are environmental effects of air pollution?

• Acid rain

• Eutrophication

• Ozone depletion

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an economic impact of air pollution mentioned in the slide?

• Increased healthcare costs

• Productivity losses

• Damage to agriculture

• Improved tourism

Multiple Select

Which of the following AQI color codes indicate a risk to sensitive groups or the general population?

• Green (0-50)

• Orange (101-150)

• Red (151-200)

• Purple (201-300)

Multiple Choice

Which technological solution specifically removes SO₂ from industrial exhaust?

• Scrubbers

• Catalytic converters

• Electrostatic precipitators

• Solar panels

Multiple Select

Which of the following actions can individuals and communities take to help prevent air pollution?

• Use public transport

• Burn more waste

• Plant trees

• Conserve energy

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a natural source of air pollution?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Forest fires

• Dust storms

• Car exhaust

Multiple Choice

The general term for air pollution that reduces visibility, especially in cities.

• atmospheric transport

• pollution

• smog

• wet scrubber

Multiple Choice

This colorless, odorless gas can be deadly if breathed in. It is produced by incomplete combustion (not enough oxygen).

• SO₂
• CO
• NO
• NO₂

Multiple Choice

what is a primary pollutant?

• it is not directly emitted, but forms when pollutants react in the atmosphere.

• a pollutant that is emitted from a source.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following government agencies is responsible for the Clean Air Act?

• the USGS

• the USDA

• the EPA

• the USDOJ